The Scene That Took the Benny Hill Show Off the Air for Good

In 1989, a single scene on The Benny Hill Show caused an uproar that led to the show’s abrupt cancellation. What was once a beloved comedy staple suddenly faced intense scrutiny and criticism. This particular scene, filled with the kind of humor that had become Benny Hill’s trademark, turned into a flashpoint for a broader debate about television standards and societal values. How did one moment of comedy spiral into the end of an iconic show? **FAIR USE** Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.